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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 37.80 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 37.80 and 19.78 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 37.80 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/37.80 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 37.80 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.68/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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