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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.04, 33.17 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.04, 33.17 and 13.12 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.04 : 33.17 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.04/33.17 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.04x = 33.17 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.04x = 435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.18/24.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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