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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.80, 25.73 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.80, 25.73 and 18.48 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.80 : 25.73 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.80/25.73 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.80x = 25.73 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.80x = 475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.49/18.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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