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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 37.44 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 37.44 and 24.05 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 37.44 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/37.44 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 37.44 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.43/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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