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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.85 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.85 and 24.48 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.85 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.85 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.85 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318.25/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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