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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 36.95 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 36.95 and 24.53 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 36.95 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/36.95 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 36.95 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.08/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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