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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 38.68 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 38.68 and 19.38 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 38.68 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/38.68 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 38.68 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.62/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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