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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 37.97 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 37.97 and 19.26 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 37.97 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/37.97 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 37.97 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.38/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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