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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 54.74 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 54.74 and 25.90 is: 35.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 54.74 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/54.74 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 54.74 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 1,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.77/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.69

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