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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.59, 53.20 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.59, 53.20 and 25.63 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.59 : 53.20 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.59/53.20 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.59x = 53.20 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.59x = 1,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.52/38.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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