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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.79, 38.34 and 24.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.79, 38.34 and 24.71 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.79 : 38.34 = 24.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.79/38.34 = 24.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.79x = 38.34 × 24.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.79x = 947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.19/25.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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