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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.02, 36.01 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.02, 36.01 and 15.01 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.02 : 36.01 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.02/36.01 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.02x = 36.01 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.02x = 540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.38/24.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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