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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.87, 25.99 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.87, 25.99 and 18.79 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.87 : 25.99 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.87/25.99 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.87x = 25.99 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.87x = 488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.35/18.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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