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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.63, 34.00 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.63, 34.00 and 15.77 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.63 : 34.00 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.63/34.00 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.63x = 34.00 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.63x = 536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.23/24.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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