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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 38.03 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 38.03 and 19.46 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 38.03 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/38.03 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 38.03 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.06/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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