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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 25.41 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 25.41 and 18.23 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 25.41 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/25.41 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 25.41 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.13/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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