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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 34.77 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 34.77 and 18.76 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 34.77 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/34.77 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 34.77 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.29/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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