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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 35.67 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 35.67 and 19.38 is: 26.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 35.67 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/35.67 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 35.67 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.28/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.73

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