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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 34.97 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 34.97 and 18.43 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 34.97 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/34.97 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 34.97 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.50/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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