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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.95, 25.97 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.95, 25.97 and 18.45 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.95 : 25.97 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.95/25.97 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.95x = 25.97 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.95x = 479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.05/18.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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