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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.58, 36.86 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.58, 36.86 and 6.54 is: 9.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.58 : 36.86 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.58/36.86 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.58x = 36.86 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.58x = 241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.05/24.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.81

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