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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 34.05 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 34.05 and 13.76 is: 18.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 34.05 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/34.05 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 34.05 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.29/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.98

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