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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.13 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.13 and 18.65 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.13 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.13 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.13 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.12/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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