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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 37.05 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 37.05 and 6.66 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 37.05 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/37.05 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 37.05 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.82/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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