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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.25 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.25 and 18.66 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.25 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.25 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.25 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.77/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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