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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.07, 36.11 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.07, 36.11 and 9.63 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.07 : 36.11 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.07/36.11 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.07x = 36.11 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.07x = 347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.83/24.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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