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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.66, 36.99 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.66, 36.99 and 8.63 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.66 : 36.99 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.66/36.99 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.66x = 36.99 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.66x = 319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.04/24.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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