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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 35.39 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 35.39 and 19.52 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 35.39 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/35.39 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 35.39 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.72/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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