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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.05, 37.58 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.05, 37.58 and 13.03 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.05 : 37.58 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.05/37.58 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.05x = 37.58 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.05x = 489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.41/25.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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