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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.35 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.35 and 8.87 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.35 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.35 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.35 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.11/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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