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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 35.21 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 35.21 and 19.73 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 35.21 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/35.21 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 35.21 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.42/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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