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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 35.34 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 35.34 and 20.19 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 35.34 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/35.34 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 35.34 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.51/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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