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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.88, 38.57 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.88, 38.57 and 24.50 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.88 : 38.57 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.88/38.57 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.88x = 38.57 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.88x = 944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.97/25.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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