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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 37.62 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 37.62 and 19.10 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 37.62 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/37.62 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 37.62 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.54/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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