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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 38.76 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 38.76 and 24.67 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 38.76 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/38.76 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 38.76 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.21/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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