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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.68, 37.02 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.68, 37.02 and 13.28 is: 19.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.68 : 37.02 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.68/37.02 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.68x = 37.02 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.68x = 491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.51/24.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.91

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