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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.56, 53.24 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.56, 53.24 and 25.47 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.56 : 53.24 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.56/53.24 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.56x = 53.24 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.56x = 1,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356.02/38.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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