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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 38.96 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 38.96 and 19.47 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 38.96 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/38.96 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 38.96 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.45/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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