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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 38.89 and 24.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 38.89 and 24.56 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 38.89 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/38.89 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 38.89 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.88/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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