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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 53.13 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 53.13 and 25.57 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 53.13 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/53.13 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 53.13 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.27/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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