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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.32, 33.56 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.32, 33.56 and 14.62 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.32 : 33.56 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.32/33.56 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.32x = 33.56 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.32x = 490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.65/24.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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