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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 33.50 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 33.50 and 14.57 is: 20.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 33.50 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/33.50 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 33.50 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.85/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.11

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