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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 25.61 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 25.61 and 18.09 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 25.61 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/25.61 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 25.61 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.28/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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