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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 35.48 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 35.48 and 18.80 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 35.48 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/35.48 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 35.48 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.02/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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