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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 25.92 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 25.92 and 18.13 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 25.92 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/25.92 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 25.92 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.93/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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