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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 50.97 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 50.97 and 24 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 50.97 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/50.97 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 50.97 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.28/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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