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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 35.01 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 35.01 and 19.26 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 35.01 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/35.01 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 35.01 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.29/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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