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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37.03 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37.03 and 14.54 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37.03 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37.03 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37.03 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.47/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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