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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.77, 38.65 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.77, 38.65 and 18.50 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.77 : 38.65 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.77/38.65 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.77x = 38.65 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.77x = 714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.98/25.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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