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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.45, 34.97 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.45, 34.97 and 24.73 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.45 : 34.97 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.45/34.97 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.45x = 34.97 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.45x = 864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.66/25.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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