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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.70, 52 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.70, 52 and 24.76 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.70 : 52 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.70/52 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.70x = 52 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.70x = 1,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.52/37.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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