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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.01, 36.11 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.01, 36.11 and 15.51 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.01 : 36.11 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.01/36.11 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.01x = 36.11 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.01x = 560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.07/24.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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