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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.57, 36.80 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.57, 36.80 and 15.54 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.57 : 36.80 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.57/36.80 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.57x = 36.80 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.57x = 571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.69/24.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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