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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 25.43 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 25.43 and 18.15 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 25.43 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/25.43 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 25.43 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.46/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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