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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 36.63 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 36.63 and 24.15 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 36.63 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/36.63 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 36.63 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.61/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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