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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.36 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.36 and 14.13 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.36 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.36 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.36 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.77/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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