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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 37.28 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 37.28 and 7.74 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 37.28 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/37.28 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 37.28 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.36/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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