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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 37.32 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 37.32 and 12.86 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 37.32 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/37.32 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 37.32 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.94/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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