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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.12 and 24.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.12 and 24.25 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.12 = 24.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.12 = 24.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.12 × 24.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.29/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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