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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 35.03 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 35.03 and 24.51 is: 33.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 35.03 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/35.03 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 35.03 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.59/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.99

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