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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.83 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.83 and 24.90 is: 34.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.83 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.83 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.83 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.17/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.53

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