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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.92, 38.64 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.92, 38.64 and 24.18 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.92 : 38.64 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.92/38.64 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.92x = 38.64 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.92x = 934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.32/25.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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