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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 38.76 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 38.76 and 19.08 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 38.76 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/38.76 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 38.76 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.54/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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