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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 38.43 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 38.43 and 18.87 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 38.43 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/38.43 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 38.43 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.17/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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