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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 38.88 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 38.88 and 19.14 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 38.88 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/38.88 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 38.88 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.16/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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