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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.06, 36.05 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.06, 36.05 and 15.03 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.06 : 36.05 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.06/36.05 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.06x = 36.05 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.06x = 541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.76/24.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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