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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 25.62 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 25.62 and 18.32 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 25.62 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/25.62 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 25.62 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.36/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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