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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 36.75 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 36.75 and 24.29 is: 36.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 36.75 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/36.75 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 36.75 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.47/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.61

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