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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 33.32 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 33.32 and 15.89 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 33.32 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/33.32 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 33.32 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.33/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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