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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.10, 34.66 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.10, 34.66 and 18.66 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.10 : 34.66 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.10/34.66 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.10x = 34.66 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.10x = 646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.71/25.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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