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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 57.08 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 57.08 and 25.96 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 57.08 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/57.08 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 57.08 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481.80/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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