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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.41 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.41 and 24.28 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.41 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.41 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.41 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.31/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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