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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.39, 51.57 and 24.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.39, 51.57 and 24.43 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.39 : 51.57 = 24.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.39/51.57 = 24.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.39x = 51.57 × 24.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.39x = 1,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.86/37.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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