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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 25.16 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 25.16 and 18.90 is: 25.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 25.16 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/25.16 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 25.16 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.43/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.16

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