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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.88, 37.34 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.88, 37.34 and 14.74 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.88 : 37.34 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.88/37.34 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.88x = 37.34 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.88x = 550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.39/24.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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