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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.46, 33.74 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.46, 33.74 and 15.71 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.46 : 33.74 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.46/33.74 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.46x = 33.74 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.46x = 530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.06/24.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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