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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.30, 36.44 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.30, 36.44 and 11.46 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.30 : 36.44 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.30/36.44 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.30x = 36.44 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.30x = 417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.60/24.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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