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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 34.98 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 34.98 and 19.92 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 34.98 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/34.98 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 34.98 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.80/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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