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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 36.71 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 36.71 and 13.06 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 36.71 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/36.71 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 36.71 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.33/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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