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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.44, 36.65 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.44, 36.65 and 11.59 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.44 : 36.65 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.44/36.65 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.44x = 36.65 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.44x = 424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.86/24.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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