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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.20, 36.24 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.20, 36.24 and 12.80 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.20 : 36.24 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.20/36.24 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.20x = 36.24 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.20x = 463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.87/24.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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