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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.47 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.47 and 24.80 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.47 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.47 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.47 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.68/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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