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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.43, 35.13 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.43, 35.13 and 19.34 is: 26.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.43 : 35.13 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.43/35.13 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.43x = 35.13 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.43x = 679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.24/25.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.72

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