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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 56.67 and 24.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 56.67 and 24.07 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 56.67 = 24.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/56.67 = 24.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 56.67 × 24.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.05/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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