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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.42, 36.63 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.42, 36.63 and 13.02 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.42 : 36.63 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.42/36.63 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.42x = 36.63 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.42x = 476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.92/24.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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