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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.41, 36.58 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.41, 36.58 and 15.83 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.41 : 36.58 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.41/36.58 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.41x = 36.58 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.41x = 579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.06/24.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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