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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 36.72 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 36.72 and 24.59 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 36.72 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/36.72 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 36.72 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.76/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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