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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.11, 33.24 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.11, 33.24 and 15.91 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.11 : 33.24 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.11/33.24 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.11x = 33.24 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.11x = 528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.85/24.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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