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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.62, 36.87 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.62, 36.87 and 12.57 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.62 : 36.87 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.62/36.87 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.62x = 36.87 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.62x = 463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.21/24.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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