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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 25.68 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 25.68 and 18.35 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 25.68 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/25.68 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 25.68 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.10/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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