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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 33.15 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 33.15 and 15.83 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 33.15 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/33.15 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 33.15 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.60/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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