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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 37.98 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 37.98 and 18.92 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 37.98 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/37.98 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 37.98 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.58/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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