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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 55.10 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 55.10 and 25.37 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 55.10 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/55.10 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 55.10 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.76/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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