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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.07 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.07 and 24.60 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.07 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.07 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.07 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.58/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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