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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 53.95 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 53.95 and 25.30 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 53.95 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/53.95 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 53.95 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 1,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.94/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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