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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 56.89 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 56.89 and 25.11 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 56.89 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/56.89 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 56.89 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.51/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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