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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 34.60 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 34.60 and 24.58 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 34.60 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/34.60 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 34.60 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.47/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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