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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 38.80 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 38.80 and 25.19 is: 37.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 38.80 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/38.80 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 38.80 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.37/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.69

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