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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.39, 36.58 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.39, 36.58 and 11.55 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.39 : 36.58 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.39/36.58 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.39x = 36.58 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.39x = 422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.38/24.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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