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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 37.30 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 37.30 and 6.83 is: 10.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 37.30 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/37.30 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 37.30 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.72/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.24

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