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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.12 and 24.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.12 and 24.69 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.12 = 24.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.12 = 24.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.12 × 24.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.24/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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