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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 36.56 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 36.56 and 15.37 is: 23.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 36.56 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/36.56 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 36.56 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.87/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.03

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