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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.71 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.71 and 25.94 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.71 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.71 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.71 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.03/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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