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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.22, 34.76 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.22, 34.76 and 18.65 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.22 : 34.76 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.22/34.76 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.22x = 34.76 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.22x = 648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.10/25.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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