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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 37.32 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 37.32 and 9.66 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 37.32 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/37.32 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 37.32 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.63/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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