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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 35.10 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 35.10 and 24.06 is: 33.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 35.10 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/35.10 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 35.10 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.51/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.14

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