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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.67, 37.03 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.67, 37.03 and 15.67 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.67 : 37.03 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.67/37.03 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.67x = 37.03 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.67x = 580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.26/24.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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