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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 39.06 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 39.06 and 24.45 is: 36.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 39.06 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/39.06 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 39.06 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.82/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.84

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