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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 35.34 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 35.34 and 18.72 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 35.34 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/35.34 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 35.34 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.56/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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