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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 25.88 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 25.88 and 18.60 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 25.88 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/25.88 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 25.88 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.37/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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