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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 37.83 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 37.83 and 24.94 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 37.83 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/37.83 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 37.83 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.62/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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