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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 33.52 and 14.58 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 33.52 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/33.52 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 33.52 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.72/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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