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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 25.88 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 25.88 and 18.18 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 25.88 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/25.88 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 25.88 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.41/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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