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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 25.74 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 25.74 and 18.73 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 25.74 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/25.74 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 25.74 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.98/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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