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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.34, 36.44 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.34, 36.44 and 15.79 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.34 : 36.44 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.34/36.44 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.34x = 36.44 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.34x = 575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.22/24.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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