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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.72, 37.11 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.72, 37.11 and 14.58 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.72 : 37.11 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.72/37.11 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.72x = 37.11 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.72x = 541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.06/24.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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