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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.39 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.39 and 24.50 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.39 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.39 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.39 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.07/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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