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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 51 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 51 and 24 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 51 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/51 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 51 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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