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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37.13 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37.13 and 14.58 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37.13 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37.13 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37.13 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.41/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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