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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 34.92 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 34.92 and 19.90 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 34.92 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/34.92 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 34.92 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.91/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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