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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.40, 33.65 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.40, 33.65 and 15.65 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.40 : 33.65 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.40/33.65 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.40x = 33.65 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.40x = 526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.40/24.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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