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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 51.05 and 24.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 51.05 and 24.71 is: 34.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 51.05 = 24.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/51.05 = 24.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 51.05 × 24.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.45/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.12

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