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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 38.16 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 38.16 and 24.14 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 38.16 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/38.16 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 38.16 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.18/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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