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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.17 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.17 and 24.42 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.17 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.17 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.17 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.69/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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