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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.79 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.79 and 14.79 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.79 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.79 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.79 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.59/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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