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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.18, 26.25 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.18, 26.25 and 18.57 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.18 : 26.25 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.18/26.25 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.18x = 26.25 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.18x = 487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.46/19.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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