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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.52, 36.80 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.52, 36.80 and 11.00 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.52 : 36.80 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.52/36.80 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.52x = 36.80 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.52x = 404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.56/24.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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