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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 35.08 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 35.08 and 19.28 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 35.08 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/35.08 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 35.08 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.34/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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