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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.77, 35.46 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.77, 35.46 and 24.13 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.77 : 35.46 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.77/35.46 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.77x = 35.46 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.77x = 855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.65/25.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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