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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.96, 38.70 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.96, 38.70 and 24.62 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.96 : 38.70 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.96/38.70 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.96x = 38.70 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.96x = 952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.79/25.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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