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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 52.38 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 52.38 and 25.72 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 52.38 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/52.38 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 52.38 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.21/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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