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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 37.10 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 37.10 and 7.61 is: 11.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 37.10 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/37.10 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 37.10 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.33/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.42

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