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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 33.36 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 33.36 and 13.26 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 33.36 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/33.36 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 33.36 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.23/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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