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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 58.78 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 58.78 and 25.51 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 58.78 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/58.78 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 58.78 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.27/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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