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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.85, 38.56 and 24.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.85, 38.56 and 24.00 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.85 : 38.56 = 24.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.85/38.56 = 24.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.85x = 38.56 × 24.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.85x = 925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.45/25.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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