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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.75, 58.06 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.75, 58.06 and 25.86 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 58.06 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/58.06 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 58.06 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 1,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.75/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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