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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.82, 34.26 and 13.91 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.82 : 34.26 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.82/34.26 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.82x = 34.26 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.82x = 476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.56/24.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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