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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.69, 35.44 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.69, 35.44 and 19.86 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.69 : 35.44 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.69/35.44 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.69x = 35.44 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.69x = 703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.66/25.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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