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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 59.67 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 59.67 and 25.50 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 59.67 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/59.67 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 59.67 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.59/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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