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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.78, 37.14 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.78, 37.14 and 12.74 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.78 : 37.14 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.78/37.14 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.78x = 37.14 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.78x = 473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.16/24.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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