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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 35.09 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 35.09 and 18.54 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 35.09 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/35.09 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 35.09 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.49/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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