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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 33.20 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 33.20 and 14.86 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 33.20 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/33.20 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 33.20 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.35/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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