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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 35.45 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 35.45 and 18.79 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 35.45 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/35.45 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 35.45 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666.11/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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