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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.26, 33.48 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.26, 33.48 and 13.35 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.26 : 33.48 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.26/33.48 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.26x = 33.48 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.26x = 446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.88/24.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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