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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 34.96 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 34.96 and 18.88 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 34.96 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/34.96 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 34.96 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.04/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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