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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.53, 36.78 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.53, 36.78 and 14.39 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.53 : 36.78 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.53/36.78 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.53x = 36.78 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.53x = 529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.27/24.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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