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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.99, 38.92 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.99, 38.92 and 24.12 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.99 : 38.92 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.99/38.92 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.99x = 38.92 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.99x = 938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.75/25.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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