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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.08, 58.53 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.08, 58.53 and 25.56 is: 38.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.08 : 58.53 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.08/58.53 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.08x = 58.53 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.08x = 1,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.03/39.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.28

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