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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 37.35 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 37.35 and 11.35 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 37.35 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/37.35 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 37.35 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.97/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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