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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 34.66 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 34.66 and 19.28 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 34.66 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/34.66 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 34.66 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.12/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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