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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.11 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.11 and 19.65 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.11 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.11 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.11 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.86/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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