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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 59.42 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 59.42 and 25.38 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 59.42 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/59.42 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 59.42 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.08/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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