Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 36.17 and 14.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24.14, 36.17 and 14.99 is: 22.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24.14 : 36.17 = 14.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24.14/36.17 = 14.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24.14x = 36.17 × 14.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24.14x = 542.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542.12/24.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22.46
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