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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 33.26 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 33.26 and 15.92 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 33.26 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/33.26 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 33.26 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.25/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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