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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 35.77 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 35.77 and 24.27 is: 33.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 35.77 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/35.77 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 35.77 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.14/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.65

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