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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 36.99 and 24.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 36.99 and 24.78 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 36.99 = 24.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/36.99 = 24.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 36.99 × 24.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 916.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.61/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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