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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.92 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.92 and 18.54 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.92 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.92 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.92 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.04/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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