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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 57.77 and 25.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 57.77 and 25.00 is: 37.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 57.77 = 25.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/57.77 = 25.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 57.77 × 25.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 1,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.84/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.49

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