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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.79 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.79 and 20.19 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.79 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.79 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.79 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.17/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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