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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 37.08 and 24.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 37.08 and 24.62 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 37.08 = 24.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/37.08 = 24.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 37.08 × 24.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.91/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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