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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.75 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.75 and 18.76 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.75 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.75 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.75 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.96/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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