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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 35.28 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 35.28 and 19.76 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 35.28 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/35.28 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 35.28 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.13/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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