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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.51 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.51 and 9.13 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.51 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.51 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.51 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.34/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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