Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24, 33.12 and 15.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24, 33.12 and 15.38 is: 21.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24 : 33.12 = 15.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24/33.12 = 15.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24x = 33.12 × 15.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24x = 509.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509.22/24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21.22
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