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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.71, 37.02 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.71, 37.02 and 13.30 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.71 : 37.02 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.71/37.02 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.71x = 37.02 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.71x = 492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.53/24.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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