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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 38.87 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 38.87 and 19.56 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 38.87 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/38.87 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 38.87 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.20/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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