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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 25.99 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 25.99 and 18.40 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 25.99 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/25.99 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 25.99 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.22/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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