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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.25, 33.47 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.25, 33.47 and 15.63 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.25 : 33.47 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.25/33.47 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.25x = 33.47 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.25x = 523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.14/24.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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