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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37.08 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37.08 and 11.87 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37.08 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37.08 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37.08 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.05/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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