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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 53.55 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 53.55 and 25.88 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 53.55 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/53.55 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 53.55 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 1,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.61/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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