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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 37.47 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 37.47 and 23.94 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 37.47 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/37.47 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 37.47 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.12/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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