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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.26 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.26 and 19.86 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.26 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.26 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.26 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.84/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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