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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 36.87 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 36.87 and 13.20 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 36.87 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/36.87 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 36.87 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.68/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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