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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.44 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.44 and 24.19 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.44 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.44 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.44 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.29/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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