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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 36.16 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 36.16 and 13.97 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 36.16 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/36.16 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 36.16 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.23/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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