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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 34.99 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 34.99 and 19.93 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 34.99 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/34.99 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 34.99 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.35/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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