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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.47, 36.69 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.47, 36.69 and 11.63 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.47 : 36.69 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.47/36.69 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.47x = 36.69 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.47x = 426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.77/24.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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