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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.36 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.36 and 10.47 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.36 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.36 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.36 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.95/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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