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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.31 and 24.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.31 and 24.87 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.31 = 24.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.31 = 24.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.31 × 24.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.77/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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