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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 35.41 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 35.41 and 24.77 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 35.41 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/35.41 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 35.41 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.29/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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