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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 36.88 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 36.88 and 24.30 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 36.88 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/36.88 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 36.88 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.18/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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