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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 34.58 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 34.58 and 24.74 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 34.58 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/34.58 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 34.58 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.73/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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