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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.36, 36.54 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.36, 36.54 and 13.68 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.36 : 36.54 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.36/36.54 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.36x = 36.54 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.36x = 499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.87/24.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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