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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.47, 36.47 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.47, 36.47 and 24.35 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.47 : 36.47 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.47/36.47 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.47x = 36.47 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.47x = 887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.74/24.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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