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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 57.83 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 57.83 and 25.07 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 57.83 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/57.83 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 57.83 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.38/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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