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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 35.17 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 35.17 and 18.20 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 35.17 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/35.17 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 35.17 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.00/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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