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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.37 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.37 and 12.83 is: 19.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.37 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.37 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.37 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.63/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.23

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