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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 25.83 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 25.83 and 18.62 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 25.83 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/25.83 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 25.83 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.95/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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