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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 53.31 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 53.31 and 25.68 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 53.31 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/53.31 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 53.31 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 1,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.00/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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