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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.71 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.71 and 19.46 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.71 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.71 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.71 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.93/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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