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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.67, 51.98 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.67, 51.98 and 24.55 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.67 : 51.98 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.67/51.98 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.67x = 51.98 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.67x = 1,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.86/37.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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