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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 37.24 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 37.24 and 13.43 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 37.24 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/37.24 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 37.24 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.13/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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