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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 56.88 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 56.88 and 25.92 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 56.88 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/56.88 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 56.88 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.33/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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