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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 35.43 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 35.43 and 19.21 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 35.43 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/35.43 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 35.43 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.51/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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