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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.78, 58.10 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.78, 58.10 and 25.22 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.78 : 58.10 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.78/58.10 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.78x = 58.10 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.78x = 1,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464.87/38.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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