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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.99, 34.48 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.99, 34.48 and 14.07 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.99 : 34.48 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.99/34.48 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.99x = 34.48 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.99x = 485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.25/24.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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