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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.51, 38 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.51, 38 and 24.13 is: 35.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.51 : 38 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.51/38 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.51x = 38 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.51x = 916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.94/25.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.94

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