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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 25.83 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 25.83 and 18.46 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 25.83 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/25.83 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 25.83 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.82/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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