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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 38.02 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 38.02 and 24.92 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 38.02 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/38.02 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 38.02 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.33/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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