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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.14 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.14 and 24.18 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.14 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.14 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.14 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.23/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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