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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.80 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.80 and 19.04 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.80 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.80 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.80 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.85/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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