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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.96, 37.38 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.96, 37.38 and 14.28 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.96 : 37.38 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.96/37.38 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.96x = 37.38 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.96x = 533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.79/24.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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