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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.93, 55.42 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.93, 55.42 and 24.09 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.93 : 55.42 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.93/55.42 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.93x = 55.42 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.93x = 1,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.08/36.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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