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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 37.59 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 37.59 and 24.51 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 37.59 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/37.59 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 37.59 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.33/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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