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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.65, 36.95 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.65, 36.95 and 12.64 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.65 : 36.95 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.65/36.95 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.65x = 36.95 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.65x = 466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.89/24.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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