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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 37.58 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 37.58 and 18.24 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 37.58 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/37.58 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 37.58 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685.46/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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