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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.02, 55.62 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.02, 55.62 and 24.24 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.02 : 55.62 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.02/55.62 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.02x = 55.62 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.02x = 1,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.23/37.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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