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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.64 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.64 and 15.18 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.64 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.64 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.64 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.66/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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