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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 38.62 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 38.62 and 18.11 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 38.62 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/38.62 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 38.62 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.41/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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