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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 35.02 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 35.02 and 24.41 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 35.02 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/35.02 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 35.02 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.82/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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