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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 35.38 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 35.38 and 18.38 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 35.38 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/35.38 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 35.38 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.28/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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