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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 53.90 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 53.90 and 24.58 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 53.90 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/53.90 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 53.90 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.86/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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