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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 53.07 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 53.07 and 25.50 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 53.07 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/53.07 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 53.07 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.29/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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