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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 35.33 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 35.33 and 24.65 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 35.33 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/35.33 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 35.33 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.88/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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