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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 35.06 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 35.06 and 24.90 is: 34.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 35.06 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/35.06 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 35.06 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.99/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.51

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