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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.10, 37.63 and 19.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.10, 37.63 and 19.74 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.10 : 37.63 = 19.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.10/37.63 = 19.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.10x = 37.63 × 19.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.10x = 742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.82/25.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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