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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 37.03 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 37.03 and 24.52 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 37.03 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/37.03 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 37.03 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.98/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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