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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.45 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.45 and 13.47 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.45 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.45 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.45 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.84/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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