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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.59, 25.83 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.59, 25.83 and 18.37 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.59 : 25.83 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.59/25.83 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.59x = 25.83 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.59x = 474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.50/18.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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