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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 50.71 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 50.71 and 24.47 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 50.71 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/50.71 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 50.71 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240.94/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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