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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.11 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.11 and 15.55 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.11 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.11 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.11 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.25/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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