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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 58.91 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 58.91 and 24.80 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 58.91 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/58.91 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 58.91 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 1,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.55/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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