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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 56.88 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 56.88 and 25.91 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 56.88 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/56.88 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 56.88 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473.63/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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