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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.76, 37.09 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.76, 37.09 and 13.18 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.76 : 37.09 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.76/37.09 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.76x = 37.09 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.76x = 488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.85/24.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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