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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.70, 37.01 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.70, 37.01 and 11.15 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.70 : 37.01 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.70/37.01 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.70x = 37.01 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.70x = 412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.69/24.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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