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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 37.98 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 37.98 and 18.96 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 37.98 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/37.98 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 37.98 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.10/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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