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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.43, 35.14 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.43, 35.14 and 19.63 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.43 : 35.14 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.43/35.14 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.43x = 35.14 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.43x = 689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.66/25.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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