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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 35.20 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 35.20 and 18.86 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 35.20 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/35.20 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 35.20 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663.65/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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