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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 34.76 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 34.76 and 19.37 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 34.76 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/34.76 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 34.76 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.44/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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