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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 25.90 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 25.90 and 18.82 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 25.90 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/25.90 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 25.90 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.44/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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