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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.70, 55.02 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.70, 55.02 and 24.70 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.70 : 55.02 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.70/55.02 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.70x = 55.02 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.70x = 1,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.99/36.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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