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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.12 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.12 and 18.51 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.12 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.12 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.12 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.07/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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