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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.97, 56.94 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.97, 56.94 and 24.47 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.97 : 56.94 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.97/56.94 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.97x = 56.94 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.97x = 1,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.04/37.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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