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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.08 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.08 and 19.93 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.08 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.08 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.08 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.04/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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