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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 37.98 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 37.98 and 19.32 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 37.98 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/37.98 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 37.98 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.77/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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