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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.13, 51.14 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.13, 51.14 and 24.84 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 51.14 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/51.14 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 51.14 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 1,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.19/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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