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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 35.17 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 35.17 and 18.97 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 35.17 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/35.17 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 35.17 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.17/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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