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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.82, 56.88 and 25.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.82, 56.88 and 25.80 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.82 : 56.88 = 25.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.82/56.88 = 25.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.82x = 56.88 × 25.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.82x = 1,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.50/37.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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