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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 35.32 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 35.32 and 19.13 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 35.32 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/35.32 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 35.32 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.67/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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