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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.60 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.60 and 24.01 is: 35.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.60 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.60 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.60 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.77/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.79

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