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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 35.28 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 35.28 and 19.46 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 35.28 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/35.28 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 35.28 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.37/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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