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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.83 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.83 and 6.52 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.83 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.83 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.83 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.95/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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