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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.37, 33.64 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.37, 33.64 and 13.46 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.37 : 33.64 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.37/33.64 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.37x = 33.64 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.37x = 452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.56/24.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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