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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 38.64 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 38.64 and 18.14 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 38.64 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/38.64 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 38.64 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.93/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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