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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.10, 37.56 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.10, 37.56 and 19.10 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.10 : 37.56 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.10/37.56 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.10x = 37.56 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.10x = 717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.21/25.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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