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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.56 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.56 and 18.12 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.56 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.56 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.56 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.15/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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