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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 35.28 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 35.28 and 24.64 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 35.28 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/35.28 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 35.28 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.30/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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