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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.49 and 19.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.49 and 19.97 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.49 = 19.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.49 = 19.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.49 × 19.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.39/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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