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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 53.35 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 53.35 and 25.55 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 53.35 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/53.35 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 53.35 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 1,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.09/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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