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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 36.89 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 36.89 and 8.56 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 36.89 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/36.89 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 36.89 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.78/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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