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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.45, 36.68 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.45, 36.68 and 13.05 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.45 : 36.68 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.45/36.68 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.45x = 36.68 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.45x = 478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.67/24.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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