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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.25, 36.40 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.25, 36.40 and 24.14 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.25 : 36.40 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.25/36.40 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.25x = 36.40 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.25x = 878.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.61/24.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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