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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 38.46 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 38.46 and 24.54 is: 37.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 38.46 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/38.46 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 38.46 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.81/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.01

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