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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 25.88 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 25.88 and 13.58 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 25.88 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/25.88 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 25.88 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.45/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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