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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.80, 53.55 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.80, 53.55 and 25.02 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.80 : 53.55 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.80/53.55 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.80x = 53.55 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.80x = 1,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.74/38.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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