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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 33.32 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 33.32 and 13.23 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 33.32 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/33.32 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 33.32 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.82/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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