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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 36.17 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 36.17 and 10.59 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 36.17 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/36.17 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 36.17 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.99/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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