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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 38.87 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 38.87 and 19.16 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 38.87 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/38.87 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 38.87 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.46/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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