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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.86, 37.32 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.86, 37.32 and 13.44 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.86 : 37.32 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.86/37.32 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.86x = 37.32 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.86x = 501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.58/24.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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