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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.87, 53.63 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.87, 53.63 and 25.77 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.87 : 53.63 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.87/53.63 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.87x = 53.63 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.87x = 1,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.14/38.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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