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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 35.22 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 35.22 and 24.62 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 35.22 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/35.22 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 35.22 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.12/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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