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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 25.82 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 25.82 and 18.56 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 25.82 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/25.82 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 25.82 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.22/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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