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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.31 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.31 and 13.49 is: 20.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.31 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.31 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.31 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.61/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.26

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