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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.17, 51.22 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.17, 51.22 and 24.88 is: 34.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.17 : 51.22 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.17/51.22 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.17x = 51.22 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.17x = 1,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.35/37.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.28

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