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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 36.71 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 36.71 and 24.37 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 36.71 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/36.71 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 36.71 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.41/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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