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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 38.57 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 38.57 and 18.12 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 38.57 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/38.57 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 38.57 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.73/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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