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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.56, 57.86 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.56, 57.86 and 25.02 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.56 : 57.86 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.56/57.86 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.56x = 57.86 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.56x = 1,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.66/38.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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