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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 37.01 and 12.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 37.01 and 12.67 is: 19.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 37.01 = 12.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/37.01 = 12.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 37.01 × 12.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.86/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.00

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