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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.48 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.48 and 18.16 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.48 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.48 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.48 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.36/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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