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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 36.99 and 7.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 36.99 and 7.54 is: 11.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 36.99 = 7.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/36.99 = 7.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 36.99 × 7.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.07/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.31

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