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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.82 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.82 and 18.01 is: 24.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.82 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.82 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.82 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.11/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.79

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