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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.31, 52.90 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.31, 52.90 and 25.38 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.31 : 52.90 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.31/52.90 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.31x = 52.90 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.31x = 1,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.60/38.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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