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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.15 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.15 and 24.88 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.15 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.15 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.15 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.37/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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