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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.09, 36.18 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.09, 36.18 and 13.98 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.09 : 36.18 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.09/36.18 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.09x = 36.18 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.09x = 505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.80/24.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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