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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.91, 56.77 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.91, 56.77 and 25.85 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.91 : 56.77 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.91/56.77 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.91x = 56.77 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.91x = 1,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.57/37.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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