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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 35.49 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 35.49 and 24.45 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 35.49 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/35.49 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 35.49 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.73/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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