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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.78 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.78 and 13.72 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.78 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.78 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.78 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.47/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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