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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 35.38 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 35.38 and 18.72 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 35.38 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/35.38 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 35.38 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662.31/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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