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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 51.35 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 51.35 and 24.11 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 51.35 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/51.35 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 51.35 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.29/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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