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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 35.57 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 35.57 and 18.54 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 35.57 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/35.57 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 35.57 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659.38/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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