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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.61 and 12.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.61 and 12.97 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.61 = 12.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.61 = 12.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.61 × 12.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.77/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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