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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.18, 51.26 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.18, 51.26 and 24.88 is: 34.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.18 : 51.26 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.18/51.26 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.18x = 51.26 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.18x = 1,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.35/37.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.31

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