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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.30 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.30 and 24.93 is: 37.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.30 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.30 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.30 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.69/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.35

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