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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 36.33 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 36.33 and 12.80 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 36.33 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/36.33 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 36.33 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.90/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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