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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.37, 37.96 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.37, 37.96 and 18.49 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.37 : 37.96 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.37/37.96 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.37x = 37.96 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.37x = 701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.88/25.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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