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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 33.52 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 33.52 and 14.59 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 33.52 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/33.52 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 33.52 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.06/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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