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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.72 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.72 and 18.53 is: 25.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.72 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.72 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.72 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.59/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.40

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