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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 38.38 and 24.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 38.38 and 24.97 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 38.38 = 24.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/38.38 = 24.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 38.38 × 24.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.35/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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