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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 33.31 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 33.31 and 15.49 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 33.31 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/33.31 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 33.31 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.89/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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