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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 35.16 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 35.16 and 19.96 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 35.16 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/35.16 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 35.16 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.79/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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