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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.85, 38.78 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.85, 38.78 and 24.15 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.85 : 38.78 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.85/38.78 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.85x = 38.78 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.85x = 936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.42/25.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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