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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.60 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.60 and 13.74 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.60 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.60 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.60 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.88/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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