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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 52.81 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 52.81 and 25.16 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 52.81 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/52.81 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 52.81 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.70/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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