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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.53 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.53 and 18.38 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.53 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.53 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.53 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.24/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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