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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 34.76 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 34.76 and 19.04 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 34.76 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/34.76 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 34.76 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.82/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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