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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 52.16 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 52.16 and 25.52 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 52.16 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/52.16 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 52.16 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.13/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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