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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 52.34 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 52.34 and 24.14 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 52.34 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/52.34 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 52.34 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.49/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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