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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.27, 36.32 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.27, 36.32 and 15.21 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.27 : 36.32 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.27/36.32 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.27x = 36.32 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.27x = 552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.35/24.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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