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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 36.86 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 36.86 and 12.53 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 36.86 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/36.86 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 36.86 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.86/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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