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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 33.18 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 33.18 and 15.42 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 33.18 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/33.18 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 33.18 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.77/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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