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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.65 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.65 and 18.99 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.65 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.65 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.65 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.00/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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