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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 34.23 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 34.23 and 24.98 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 34.23 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/34.23 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 34.23 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.07/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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