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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 53.47 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 53.47 and 25.64 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 53.47 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/53.47 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 53.47 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.97/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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