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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.94, 37.16 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.94, 37.16 and 24.54 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.94 : 37.16 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.94/37.16 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.94x = 37.16 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.94x = 911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.91/24.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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