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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 25.93 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 25.93 and 18.18 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 25.93 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/25.93 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 25.93 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.23/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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