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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 58.16 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 58.16 and 25.25 is: 37.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 58.16 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/58.16 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 58.16 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.54/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.82

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