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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.56 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.56 and 24.06 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.56 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.56 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.56 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.63/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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