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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 37.02 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 37.02 and 24.62 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 37.02 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/37.02 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 37.02 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.25/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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