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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 35.04 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 35.04 and 18.49 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 35.04 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/35.04 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 35.04 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.89/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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