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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.51 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.51 and 24.73 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.51 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.51 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.51 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.16/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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