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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 53.82 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 53.82 and 24.48 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 53.82 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/53.82 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 53.82 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 1,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.51/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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