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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 36.62 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 36.62 and 10.86 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 36.62 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/36.62 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 36.62 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.64/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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