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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.20, 37.62 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.20, 37.62 and 19.49 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.20 : 37.62 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.20/37.62 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.20x = 37.62 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.20x = 733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.03/25.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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