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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 37.10 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 37.10 and 24.77 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 37.10 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/37.10 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 37.10 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.66/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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