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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.34 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.34 and 24.72 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.34 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.34 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.34 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.92/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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