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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 26.87 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 26.87 and 18.25 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 26.87 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/26.87 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 26.87 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.38/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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