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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.72, 38.21 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.72, 38.21 and 24.76 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.72 : 38.21 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.72/38.21 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.72x = 38.21 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.72x = 946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.08/25.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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