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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.88, 52.24 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.88, 52.24 and 25.59 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.88 : 52.24 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.88/52.24 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.88x = 52.24 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.88x = 1,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.82/37.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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