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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 34.49 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 34.49 and 19.85 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 34.49 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/34.49 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 34.49 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684.66/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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