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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 33.79 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 33.79 and 14.80 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 33.79 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/33.79 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 33.79 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.09/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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