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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.28, 36.43 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.28, 36.43 and 10.77 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.28 : 36.43 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.28/36.43 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.28x = 36.43 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.28x = 392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.25/24.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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