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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.76, 35.33 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.76, 35.33 and 24.20 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.76 : 35.33 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.76/35.33 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.76x = 35.33 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.76x = 854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.99/25.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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