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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.43, 59.09 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.43, 59.09 and 25.88 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.43 : 59.09 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.43/59.09 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.43x = 59.09 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.43x = 1,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.82/39.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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