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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.93, 37.19 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.93, 37.19 and 24.12 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.93 : 37.19 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.93/37.19 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.93x = 37.19 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.93x = 896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.90/24.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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