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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.19, 33.38 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.19, 33.38 and 15.58 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.19 : 33.38 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.19/33.38 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.19x = 33.38 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.19x = 519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.96/24.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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