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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.13, 36.15 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.13, 36.15 and 11.28 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.13 : 36.15 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.13/36.15 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.13x = 36.15 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.13x = 407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.64/24.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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