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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 35.45 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 35.45 and 19.53 is: 26.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 35.45 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/35.45 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 35.45 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.40/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.96

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