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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 36.03 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 36.03 and 10.48 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 36.03 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/36.03 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 36.03 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.53/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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