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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 38.50 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 38.50 and 18.07 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 38.50 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/38.50 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 38.50 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.70/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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