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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.80 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.80 and 13.12 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.80 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.80 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.80 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.82/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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