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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 56.91 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 56.91 and 25.92 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 56.91 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/56.91 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 56.91 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 1,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.11/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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