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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.68, 25.72 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.68, 25.72 and 18.68 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.68 : 25.72 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.68/25.72 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.68x = 25.72 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.68x = 480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.45/18.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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