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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 25.63 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 25.63 and 18.27 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 25.63 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/25.63 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 25.63 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.17/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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