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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 34.80 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 34.80 and 24.49 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 34.80 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/34.80 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 34.80 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.21/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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