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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 34.34 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 34.34 and 13.97 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 34.34 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/34.34 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 34.34 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.76/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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