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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.15 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.15 and 25.20 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.15 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.15 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.15 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440.18/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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