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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 37.22 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 37.22 and 14.11 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 37.22 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/37.22 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 37.22 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.10/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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