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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.64, 35.18 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.64, 35.18 and 24.90 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.64 : 35.18 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.64/35.18 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.64x = 35.18 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.64x = 875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.98/25.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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