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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 38.13 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 38.13 and 19.05 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 38.13 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/38.13 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 38.13 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726.16/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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