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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 52.57 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 52.57 and 25.17 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 52.57 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/52.57 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 52.57 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.19/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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