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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 38.46 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 38.46 and 24.66 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 38.46 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/38.46 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 38.46 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.42/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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