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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 37.85 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 37.85 and 24.39 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 37.85 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/37.85 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 37.85 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.16/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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