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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.29, 37.94 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.29, 37.94 and 19.58 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.29 : 37.94 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.29/37.94 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.29x = 37.94 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.29x = 742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.58/25.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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