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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.68 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.68 and 13.76 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.68 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.68 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.68 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.72/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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