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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 37.80 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 37.80 and 24.74 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 37.80 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/37.80 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 37.80 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.17/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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