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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 34.76 and 24.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 34.76 and 24.75 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 34.76 = 24.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/34.76 = 24.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 34.76 × 24.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.19/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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