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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 38.02 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 38.02 and 24.90 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 38.02 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/38.02 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 38.02 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.70/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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