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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.87, 37.31 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.87, 37.31 and 14.79 is: 22.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.87 : 37.31 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.87/37.31 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.87x = 37.31 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.87x = 551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.74/24.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.19

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