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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.97, 37.47 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.97, 37.47 and 14.29 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.97 : 37.47 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.97/37.47 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.97x = 37.47 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.97x = 535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.19/24.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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