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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.24, 33.44 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.24, 33.44 and 14.54 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.24 : 33.44 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.24/33.44 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.24x = 33.44 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.24x = 486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.09/24.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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