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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 37.88 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 37.88 and 24.64 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 37.88 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/37.88 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 37.88 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.36/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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