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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 25.66 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 25.66 and 18.14 is: 25.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 25.66 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/25.66 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 25.66 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.41/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.14

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