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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.60, 36.91 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.60, 36.91 and 11.09 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.60 : 36.91 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.60/36.91 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.60x = 36.91 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.60x = 409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.17/24.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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