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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.58, 25.49 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.58, 25.49 and 18.31 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.58 : 25.49 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.58/25.49 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.58x = 25.49 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.58x = 466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.72/18.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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