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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 36.28 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 36.28 and 13.91 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 36.28 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/36.28 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 36.28 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.56/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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