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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 52.44 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 52.44 and 25.74 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 52.44 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/52.44 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 52.44 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 1,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.81/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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