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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 38.25 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 38.25 and 24.05 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 38.25 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/38.25 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 38.25 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.01/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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