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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 36.31 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 36.31 and 14.57 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 36.31 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/36.31 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 36.31 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.82/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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