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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.17, 36.26 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.17, 36.26 and 15.16 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.17 : 36.26 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.17/36.26 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.17x = 36.26 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.17x = 549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.63/24.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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