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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.86 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.86 and 13.88 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.86 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.86 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.86 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.36/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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