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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.14, 36.18 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.14, 36.18 and 14.51 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.14 : 36.18 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.14/36.18 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.14x = 36.18 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.14x = 525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.06/24.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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