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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.53 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.53 and 14.79 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.53 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.53 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.53 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.28/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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