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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.59, 35.35 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.59, 35.35 and 18.35 is: 25.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.59 : 35.35 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.59/35.35 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.59x = 35.35 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.59x = 648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.67/25.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.35

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