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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 39 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 39 and 19.24 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 39 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/39 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 39 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.34/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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