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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 35.03 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 35.03 and 20.19 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 35.03 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/35.03 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 35.03 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.15/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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