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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.62 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.62 and 25.22 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.62 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.62 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.62 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.08/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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