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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.38, 36.53 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.38, 36.53 and 12.99 is: 19.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.38 : 36.53 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.38/36.53 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.38x = 36.53 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.38x = 474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.30/24.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.46

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