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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.83 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.83 and 11.03 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.83 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.83 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.83 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.00/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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