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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 37.96 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 37.96 and 15.19 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 37.96 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/37.96 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 37.96 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.61/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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