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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.65, 25.90 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.65, 25.90 and 18.18 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.65 : 25.90 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.65/25.90 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.65x = 25.90 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.65x = 470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.82/18.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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