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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.89, 37.31 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.89, 37.31 and 13.49 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.89 : 37.31 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.89/37.31 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.89x = 37.31 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.89x = 503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.31/24.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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