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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.49, 33.79 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.49, 33.79 and 13.57 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.49 : 33.79 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.49/33.79 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.49x = 33.79 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.49x = 458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.57/24.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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