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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.71 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.71 and 13.11 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.71 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.71 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.71 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.02/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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