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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.51, 35.23 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.51, 35.23 and 18.12 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.51 : 35.23 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.51/35.23 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.51x = 35.23 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.51x = 638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.37/25.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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