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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.70 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.70 and 25.84 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.70 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.70 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.70 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.13/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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