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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.15 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.15 and 24.80 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.15 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.15 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.15 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.32/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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