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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 35.38 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 35.38 and 19.80 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 35.38 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/35.38 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 35.38 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.52/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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