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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.44, 38.10 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.44, 38.10 and 19.70 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.44 : 38.10 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.44/38.10 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.44x = 38.10 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.44x = 750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.38/25.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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