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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.73, 37.06 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.73, 37.06 and 12.69 is: 19.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.73 : 37.06 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.73/37.06 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.73x = 37.06 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.73x = 470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.29/24.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.02

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