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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 56.97 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 56.97 and 25.21 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 56.97 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/56.97 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 56.97 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.21/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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