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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.87 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.87 and 19.14 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.87 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.87 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.87 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.97/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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