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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 35.01 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 35.01 and 24.60 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 35.01 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/35.01 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 35.01 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.25/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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