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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.59, 36.84 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.59, 36.84 and 12.55 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.59 : 36.84 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.59/36.84 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.59x = 36.84 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.59x = 462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.34/24.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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