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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 25.98 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 25.98 and 18.62 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 25.98 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/25.98 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 25.98 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.52/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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