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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.74, 34.14 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.74, 34.14 and 13.82 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.74 : 34.14 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.74/34.14 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.74x = 34.14 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.74x = 471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.78/24.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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