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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 27.54 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 27.54 and 19.25 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 27.54 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/27.54 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 27.54 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.15/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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