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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 35.37 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 35.37 and 18.36 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 35.37 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/35.37 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 35.37 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.39/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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