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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.86 and 24.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.86 and 24.39 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.86 = 24.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.86 = 24.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.86 × 24.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.02/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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