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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 52.98 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 52.98 and 25.29 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 52.98 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/52.98 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 52.98 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 1,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.86/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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