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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.90, 37.32 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.90, 37.32 and 14.76 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.90 : 37.32 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.90/37.32 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.90x = 37.32 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.90x = 550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.84/24.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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