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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 39.03 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 39.03 and 24.94 is: 37.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 39.03 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/39.03 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 39.03 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.41/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.60

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