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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.29, 33.52 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.29, 33.52 and 13.37 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.29 : 33.52 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.29/33.52 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.29x = 33.52 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.29x = 448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.24/24.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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