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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.74 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.74 and 15.36 is: 23.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.74 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.74 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.74 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.33/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.03

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