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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 52.86 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 52.86 and 25.38 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 52.86 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/52.86 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 52.86 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.46/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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