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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 37.69 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 37.69 and 19.46 is: 29.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 37.69 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/37.69 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 37.69 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.42/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.17

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