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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.51, 38.31 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.51, 38.31 and 19.54 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.51 : 38.31 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.51/38.31 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.51x = 38.31 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.51x = 748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.58/25.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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