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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.50, 36.76 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.50, 36.76 and 15.44 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.50 : 36.76 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.50/36.76 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.50x = 36.76 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.50x = 567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.57/24.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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