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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 25.63 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 25.63 and 18.58 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 25.63 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/25.63 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 25.63 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.21/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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