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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 34.51 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 34.51 and 19.56 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 34.51 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/34.51 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 34.51 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.02/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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