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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.51, 34.93 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.51, 34.93 and 24.60 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.51 : 34.93 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.51/34.93 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.51x = 34.93 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.51x = 859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.16/25.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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