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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 34.81 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 34.81 and 19.79 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 34.81 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/34.81 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 34.81 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.89/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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