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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 35.10 and 24.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 35.10 and 24.61 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 35.10 = 24.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/35.10 = 24.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 35.10 × 24.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.81/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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