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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 34.56 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 34.56 and 24.88 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 34.56 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/34.56 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 34.56 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.73/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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