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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 58.80 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 58.80 and 25.49 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 58.80 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/58.80 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 58.80 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.81/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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