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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 34.91 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 34.91 and 24.04 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 34.91 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/34.91 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 34.91 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.24/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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