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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 34.90 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 34.90 and 19.16 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 34.90 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/34.90 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 34.90 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.68/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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