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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 57.96 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 57.96 and 25.82 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 57.96 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/57.96 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 57.96 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.24/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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