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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.48 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.48 and 13.63 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.48 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.48 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.48 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.04/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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