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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.93, 37.62 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.93, 37.62 and 24.66 is: 37.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.93 : 37.62 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.93/37.62 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.93x = 37.62 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.93x = 927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.71/24.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.21

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