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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 37.65 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 37.65 and 20.32 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 37.65 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/37.65 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 37.65 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.92/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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