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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.99, 58.56 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.99, 58.56 and 25.31 is: 38.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.99 : 58.56 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.99/58.56 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.99x = 58.56 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.99x = 1,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.30/38.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.02

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