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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 34.98 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 34.98 and 24.55 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 34.98 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/34.98 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 34.98 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.76/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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