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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 38.40 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 38.40 and 18.03 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 38.40 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/38.40 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 38.40 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.21/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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