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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.83, 37.21 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.83, 37.21 and 14.66 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.83 : 37.21 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.83/37.21 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.83x = 37.21 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.83x = 545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.50/24.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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