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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 37.74 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 37.74 and 24.58 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 37.74 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/37.74 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 37.74 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.65/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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