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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.88, 38.75 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.88, 38.75 and 19.08 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 38.75 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/38.75 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 38.75 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.25/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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