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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.82, 38.56 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.82, 38.56 and 24.74 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.82 : 38.56 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.82/38.56 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.82x = 38.56 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.82x = 953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.97/25.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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