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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 34.32 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 34.32 and 13.96 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 34.32 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/34.32 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 34.32 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.11/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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