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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.12 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.12 and 10.52 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.12 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.12 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.12 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.50/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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