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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37.08 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37.08 and 11.20 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37.08 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37.08 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37.08 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.05/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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