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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.01 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.01 and 24.05 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.01 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.01 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.01 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.82/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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