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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 36.14 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 36.14 and 13.40 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 36.14 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/36.14 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 36.14 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.03/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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