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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 35.77 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 35.77 and 24.35 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 35.77 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/35.77 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 35.77 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.94/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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