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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 37 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 37 and 24.37 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 37 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/37 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 37 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.69/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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