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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 53 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 53 and 25.49 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 53 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/53 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 53 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 1,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.97/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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