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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 36.87 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 36.87 and 24.16 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 36.87 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/36.87 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 36.87 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.78/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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