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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.59, 57.80 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.59, 57.80 and 25.02 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.59 : 57.80 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.59/57.80 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.59x = 57.80 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.59x = 1,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.30/38.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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