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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 37.65 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 37.65 and 19.11 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 37.65 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/37.65 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 37.65 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.49/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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