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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 50.94 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 50.94 and 24.48 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 50.94 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/50.94 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 50.94 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.08/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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