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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 34.68 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 34.68 and 19.67 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 34.68 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/34.68 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 34.68 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.06/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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