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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.34 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.34 and 24.89 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.34 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.34 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.34 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.09/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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