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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.27, 38.12 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.27, 38.12 and 24.46 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.27 : 38.12 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.27/38.12 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.27x = 38.12 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.27x = 932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.42/25.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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