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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.55 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.55 and 25.13 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.55 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.55 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.55 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.19/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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