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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 34.70 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 34.70 and 19.02 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 34.70 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/34.70 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 34.70 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660.14/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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