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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.95, 37.45 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.95, 37.45 and 14.13 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.95 : 37.45 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.95/37.45 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.95x = 37.45 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.95x = 529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.02/24.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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