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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 37.25 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 37.25 and 10.40 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 37.25 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/37.25 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 37.25 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.40/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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