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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 13.53 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.40 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.40 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.40 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.95/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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