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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 33.27 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 33.27 and 13.19 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 33.27 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/33.27 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 33.27 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.95/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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