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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 35.15 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 35.15 and 18.59 is: 25.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 35.15 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/35.15 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 35.15 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.44/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.67

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