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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.56, 36.85 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.56, 36.85 and 8.54 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.56 : 36.85 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.56/36.85 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.56x = 36.85 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.56x = 314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.49/24.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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