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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 38.10 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 38.10 and 24.15 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 38.10 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/38.10 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 38.10 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.12/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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