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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.06, 34.60 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.06, 34.60 and 18.16 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.06 : 34.60 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.06/34.60 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.06x = 34.60 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.06x = 628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.34/25.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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