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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 36.66 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 36.66 and 24.10 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 36.66 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/36.66 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 36.66 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.51/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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