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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 38.81 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 38.81 and 24.40 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 38.81 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/38.81 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 38.81 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.96/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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