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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.92, 37.40 and 14.78 is: 22.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.92 : 37.40 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.92/37.40 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.92x = 37.40 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.92x = 552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.79/24.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.18

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