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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.49 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.49 and 18.45 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.49 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.49 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.49 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.34/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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