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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38.07 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38.07 and 19.04 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38.07 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38.07 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38.07 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.66/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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