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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 34.90 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 34.90 and 24.62 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 34.90 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/34.90 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 34.90 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.24/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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