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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.81, 37.13 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.81, 37.13 and 24.40 is: 36.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.81 : 37.13 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.81/37.13 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.81x = 37.13 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.81x = 906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.10/24.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.53

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