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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 34.50 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 34.50 and 24.83 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 34.50 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/34.50 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 34.50 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.68/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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