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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.03, 33.16 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.03, 33.16 and 15.84 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.03 : 33.16 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.03/33.16 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.03x = 33.16 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.03x = 525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.25/24.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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