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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.75, 37.12 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.75, 37.12 and 8.71 is: 13.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.75 : 37.12 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.75/37.12 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.75x = 37.12 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.75x = 323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.32/24.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.06

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