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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.87 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.87 and 18.45 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.87 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.87 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.87 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.30/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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