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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 37.94 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 37.94 and 24.30 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 37.94 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/37.94 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 37.94 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.94/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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