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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 34.88 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 34.88 and 18.82 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 34.88 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/34.88 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 34.88 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.44/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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