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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 34.80 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 34.80 and 19.84 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 34.80 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/34.80 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 34.80 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.43/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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