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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.86 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.86 and 19.16 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.86 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.86 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.86 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.92/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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