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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 52.53 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 52.53 and 25.83 is: 35.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 52.53 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/52.53 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 52.53 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 1,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.85/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.63

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