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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 37.93 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 37.93 and 19.14 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 37.93 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/37.93 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 37.93 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.98/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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