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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.45, 38.00 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.45, 38.00 and 24.77 is: 36.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.45 : 38.00 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.45/38.00 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.45x = 38.00 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.45x = 941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.42/25.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.99

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