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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37.06 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37.06 and 13.87 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37.06 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37.06 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37.06 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.83/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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