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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.04 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.04 and 24.84 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.04 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.04 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.04 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.95/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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