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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 53.16 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 53.16 and 25.61 is: 35.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 53.16 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/53.16 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 53.16 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.16/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.31

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