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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 39.09 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 39.09 and 24.24 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 39.09 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/39.09 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 39.09 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.54/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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