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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 49.94 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 49.94 and 24.38 is: 33.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 49.94 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/49.94 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 49.94 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 1,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.17/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.61

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