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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 53.75 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 53.75 and 24.42 is: 36.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 53.75 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/53.75 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 53.75 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.58/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.62

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