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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.64, 37.13 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.64, 37.13 and 23.92 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.64 : 37.13 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.64/37.13 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.64x = 37.13 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.64x = 888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.09/24.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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