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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.22 and 24.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.22 and 24.21 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.22 = 24.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.22 = 24.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.22 × 24.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901.10/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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