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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.13, 53.95 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.13, 53.95 and 25.33 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 53.95 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/53.95 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 53.95 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 1,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.52/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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