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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 35.18 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 35.18 and 18.26 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 35.18 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/35.18 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 35.18 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.39/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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