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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 33.95 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 33.95 and 13.54 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 33.95 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/33.95 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 33.95 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.62/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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