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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 37.08 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 37.08 and 8.70 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 37.08 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/37.08 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 37.08 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.60/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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