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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.20 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.20 and 9.88 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.20 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.20 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.20 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.50/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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