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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.72, 25.97 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.72, 25.97 and 18.57 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.72 : 25.97 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.72/25.97 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.72x = 25.97 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.72x = 482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.30/18.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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