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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.02 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.02 and 24.18 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.02 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.02 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.02 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.32/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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