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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.29, 55.98 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.29, 55.98 and 25.89 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.29 : 55.98 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.29/55.98 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.29x = 55.98 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.29x = 1,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.32/37.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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