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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.20, 37.50 and 24.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.20, 37.50 and 24.78 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.20 : 37.50 = 24.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.20/37.50 = 24.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.20x = 37.50 × 24.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.20x = 929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929.25/25.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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