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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 34.96 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 34.96 and 18.08 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 34.96 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/34.96 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 34.96 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.08/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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