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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.02, 34.52 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.02, 34.52 and 18.09 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.02 : 34.52 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.02/34.52 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.02x = 34.52 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.02x = 624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.38/25.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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