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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 35.07 and 24.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 35.07 and 24.91 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 35.07 = 24.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/35.07 = 24.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 35.07 × 24.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.47/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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