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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.03, 53.80 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.03, 53.80 and 25.19 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.03 : 53.80 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.03/53.80 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.03x = 53.80 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.03x = 1,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.05/39.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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