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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 52.93 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 52.93 and 24.67 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 52.93 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/52.93 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 52.93 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.78/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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