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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.61, 36.91 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.61, 36.91 and 15.60 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.61 : 36.91 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.61/36.91 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.61x = 36.91 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.61x = 575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.80/24.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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