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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 52.52 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 52.52 and 25.16 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 52.52 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/52.52 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 52.52 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 1,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.40/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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