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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.05, 36.02 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.05, 36.02 and 15.02 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.05 : 36.02 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.05/36.02 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.05x = 36.02 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.05x = 541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.02/24.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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