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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 37 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 37 and 11.14 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 37 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/37 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 37 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.18/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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