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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 38.54 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 38.54 and 19.22 is: 28.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 38.54 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/38.54 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 38.54 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.62/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.92

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