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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 35.42 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 35.42 and 19.55 is: 26.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 35.42 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/35.42 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 35.42 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.19/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.94

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