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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 34.02 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 34.02 and 14.96 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 34.02 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/34.02 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 34.02 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.77/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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