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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 37.76 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 37.76 and 24.68 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 37.76 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/37.76 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 37.76 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.92/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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