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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 35.60 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 35.60 and 19.34 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 35.60 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/35.60 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 35.60 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688.50/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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