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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.05, 34.56 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.05, 34.56 and 19.23 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.05 : 34.56 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.05/34.56 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.05x = 34.56 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.05x = 664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.59/25.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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