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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.84, 37.25 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.84, 37.25 and 14.13 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.84 : 37.25 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.84/37.25 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.84x = 37.25 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.84x = 526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.34/24.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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