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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.90 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.90 and 19.20 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.90 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.90 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.90 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.07/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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