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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 35.11 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 35.11 and 18.56 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 35.11 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/35.11 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 35.11 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.64/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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