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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 34.92 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 34.92 and 19.56 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 34.92 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/34.92 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 34.92 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.04/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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