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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 38.21 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 38.21 and 24.26 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 38.21 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/38.21 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 38.21 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.66/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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