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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.51 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.51 and 13.36 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.51 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.51 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.51 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.75/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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