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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 37.93 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 37.93 and 24.47 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 37.93 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/37.93 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 37.93 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.15/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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