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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.58 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.58 and 24.44 is: 36.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.58 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.58 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.58 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.46/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.86

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