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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.20, 58.82 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.20, 58.82 and 25.50 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.20 : 58.82 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.20/58.82 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.20x = 58.82 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.20x = 1,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.91/39.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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