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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.82 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.82 and 12.54 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.82 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.82 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.82 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.72/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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