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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.55, 36.82 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.55, 36.82 and 15.75 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.55 : 36.82 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.55/36.82 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.55x = 36.82 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.55x = 579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.92/24.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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