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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 25.48 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 25.48 and 18.60 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 25.48 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/25.48 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 25.48 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.93/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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