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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 35.38 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 35.38 and 24.15 is: 33.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 35.38 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/35.38 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 35.38 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.41/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.48

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