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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 54.97 and 25.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 54.97 and 25.28 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 54.97 = 25.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/54.97 = 25.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 54.97 × 25.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.51/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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