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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 33.68 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 33.68 and 14.05 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 33.68 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/33.68 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 33.68 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.00/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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