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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 52.74 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 52.74 and 25.93 is: 35.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 52.74 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/52.74 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 52.74 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.15/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.79

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