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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 34.73 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 34.73 and 24.45 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 34.73 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/34.73 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 34.73 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.03/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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