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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 36.19 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 36.19 and 12.73 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 36.19 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/36.19 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 36.19 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.70/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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