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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 49.51 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 49.51 and 24.24 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 49.51 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/49.51 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 49.51 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.12/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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