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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.81, 58.21 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.81, 58.21 and 25.27 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.81 : 58.21 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.81/58.21 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.81x = 58.21 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.81x = 1,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.84/38.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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